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Head Chef

Executive Placements
East London Full-day Full-time

Description:

Position Overview:

The Head Chef is the leader and manager of the kitchen, responsible for overseeing all food preparation and cooking activities. This position requires excellent culinary skills, strong leadership, and the ability to manage kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, quality food production, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Menu Creation & Planning:

Develop, design, and innovate menu items to ensure variety and high-quality offerings.

Adjust menus seasonally to incorporate fresh ingredients.

Collaborate with restaurant management to ensure that menu pricing is aligned with restaurant goals.

Kitchen Management:

Oversee kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared and presented according to quality standards.

Ensure that all dishes are prepared with consistency and excellence in both taste and presentation.

Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.

Set and maintain standards for food hygiene and safety, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Staff Leadership:

Lead and manage kitchen staff, ensuring that they are efficient and motivated.

Conduct performance evaluations, handle disciplinary actions, and provide guidance for career development.

Create staff schedules to ensure proper coverage and efficient operations.

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29 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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